Garon Harri (1911-2006)
| Personal data |
| Surname | Garon |
| Name | Harri |
| Birth year | 1911 |
| Birth month | 6 |
| Birth day | 6 |
| Birth place | Riga |
| Death year | 2006 |
| Death month | 4 |
| Death day | 27 |
| Death place | Jerusalem |
| Sex | M |
Garon Harri (b. 6 June 1911, Riga – d. 27 April 2006, Jerusalem) – businessman and philanthropist.
In 1924, Harri Garon emigrated to the United States, settling in Portland. During the Second World War, he worked in shipyards to support his family.
A few years later, he became actively involved in business in the state of Maine. Among his ventures was the Graymoor Hotel, a long-standing central leisure destination for Portland and the surrounding area. He was also the longest-standing motel owner in New England and held substantial real estate and business assets in Portland.
A prominent member of the Jewish community, Garon was one of the founders of the Beit El synagogue in Portland. He was a generous donor to charitable causes and a committed Zionist. He played a significant role in the organisation and transportation of arms to the Haganah up until 1948.